Business Analyst

Introduction

The business seeks a trustworthy, data-driven, and diligent individual to join the Grindrod Container Solutions team as a Business Analyst. This role combines data-driven insights, process optimization, change enablement, Lean coaching, and cross-functional collaboration to improve system data quality, equipment reliability, process performance, and continuous improvement capability. The incumbent will facilitate, guide, and coordinate the design and implementation of solutions that support Grindrod Container Solution’s strategic intent by embedding a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline, and waste elimination. This role will be instrumental in promoting and sustaining a culture of Operational Excellence across the organisation.

Job description

Data & Insight

• Analyse operational data to identify trends, variances, and waste.
• Variance analysis of actual vs forecasting/budgets within depth understanding of key variances
• Assist operations to align with basic accounting principles
• Ensure agreed customer rates (including costs) are applied in the operational system as well as
• Build visual dashboards and KPI reports (Power BI/Excel).
• Quantify improvement opportunities and develop benefits cases.

Process, System & Workflow Improvement

• Map and diagnose end-to-end operational processes (value stream mapping, SIPOC).
• Identify bottlenecks, waste, duplication, and systems-related inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with IT/Data teams to optimise system workflows and data integrity.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and process redesign workshops.

Lean Training & Capability Building

• Deliver Lean training at foundational and intermediate levels.
• Coach teams in Lean tools (5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Problem Solving, SMED, Kanban).
• Drive adoption and sustainment of Lean principles in daily operations.

Improvement Design & Implementation

• Support deployment of strategic improvement projects.
• Develop implementation plans, SOPs, and control plans.
• Pilot and scale solutions; monitor impact using data.
• Support change management communications and readiness activities.

Governance & Reporting

• Maintain project charters, A3s, benefits tracking, and RAID logs.
• Report progress, risks, benefits and achievements to leadership.
• Ensure adherence to HSSE standards and POPIA in all process and data work.